NYC Department of Transportation
Coverage of NYC Department of Transportation in the Nexus archive.
- FIRST ON amNY: Low-income communities of color facing greatest NYC traffic crash danger, receiving fewer street safety features, report finds
A report by the Center for an Urban Future and Tech:NYC finds that low-income communities of color in NYC face higher traffic crash risks and receive fewer street safety improvements, despite Vision Zero's overall effectiveness. The city's Department of Transportation (DOT) countered, citing data showing declining traffic deaths and increased safety projects in lower-income areas of color since Vision Zero's launch.
- Staten Island Council member demands answers on potential truck-route changes for Korean War Veterans Parkway
Staten Island Council Member Frank Morano is demanding answers from state and city transportation departments regarding potential truck-route changes on the Korean War Veterans Parkway, which currently cannot accommodate trucks due to infrastructure limitations. The parkway's reconstruction project was postponed, and Morano highlights concerns about inter-agency communication and public transparency.